Occupation ยท SOC 23-2093
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of title examiners, abstractors, and searchers can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 48,170 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $54,980 ($26.43 an hour).
US employment
48,170
Median annual wage
$54,980
Mean annual wage
$59,600
Median hourly wage
$26.43
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- California$77,780
- Oregon$76,280
- Massachusetts$75,090
- West Virginia$66,040
- New York$65,520
Top 5 after cost of living
- Oregon$73,800
- West Virginia$73,790
- Massachusetts$71,000
- California$70,250
- Colorado$62,270
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $61,010 | $6,030 (+11.0%) | 3 | Associate's degree |
| Compliance Officers | $78,420 | $23,440 (+42.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $60,400 | $5,420 (+9.9%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Lawyers | $151,160 | $96,180 (+174.9%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Florida6,110
- 2. Texas5,550
- 3. California4,120
- 4. Pennsylvania2,590
- 5. Michigan1,970
- 6. Virginia1,840
- 7. New York1,530
- 8. Ohio1,530
- 9. Arizona1,490
- 10. Missouri1,400
States that pay the most
- 1. California$77,780
- 2. Oregon$76,280
- 3. Massachusetts$75,090
- 4. West Virginia$66,040
- 5. New York$65,520
- 6. Colorado$64,170
- 7. New Hampshire$62,080
- 8. Washington$60,730
- 9. Nevada$60,230
- 10. Rhode Island$60,050
Median annual wage. Based on 49 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- LawyersTeleworkable
- Paralegals and Legal AssistantsTeleworkable
- Legal Support Workers, All Othern/a
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesOn-site
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersTeleworkable
- Judicial Law ClerksTeleworkable
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and ConciliatorsTeleworkable
Most searched remote jobs
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